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I just found out why they call the unsolicited emails SPAM, I wonder if anyone else knows why?
Yup! That's what I heardOriginally posted by Janus
It's named after a Monty Python sketch.
Originally posted by megashawn
I always thought it stood for:
Sorry people's automated mailing
but that's interesting.
Edit: Figured Sorry would work better then my original thought, for this forum that is.
The term "SPAM" for unsolicited emails originated from a 1970 Monty Python sketch where a group of Vikings repeatedly sang the word "SPAM" to the annoyance of other characters. This was later used as a metaphor for the annoyance of receiving unwanted emails in large quantities.
As the popularity of the internet grew in the 1990s, the term "SPAM" was adopted by early internet users to describe the influx of unwanted emails that filled their inboxes. This was also influenced by the widespread use of the word "SPAM" as a brand name for canned meat, which was often seen as a low-quality, unwanted product.
The term "SPAM" is used for unsolicited emails because it accurately describes the nature of these emails - they are unwanted, low-quality, and often sent in large quantities. It is also a catchy and easily recognizable term that has become synonymous with unsolicited emails.
Yes, there is a difference between SPAM and legitimate marketing emails. SPAM emails are sent without the recipient's consent and often contain malicious links or attachments. Legitimate marketing emails, on the other hand, are sent to individuals who have opted in to receive them and usually contain valuable information or offers.
To avoid receiving SPAM emails, you can take the following precautions: